Continuing my boat trip to Siem Reap (the beginning), we are still
in the populated area.

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Fisherman emptying the catch from their baot. I'd love to see what actually they caught, but then you can see some of it at the markets. I bet though that not everything gets there.

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If there are any children on the river bank they neve fail to wave their hands, smile and sometimes scream 'Hello!.

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Sometimes were passing a small bridge. Since most of the transport in this area seems to be done by boat, I don't think they will build any big ones in the near future,
unless there will be need for a major national road.

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Children pulling their fish net out of the water, very happy to see us.

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And having fun after we pass them! This is quite a common sight on the river. These very shallow wooden boats seem miraculously take the waves and never anything bad happens.
I have seen many local waiting for the waves and then laugh as their boats rock back and forth. I really like their attitude.

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And looking back. Still more dwellings to come. I wonder if the river will change in shape and how much further in do the people live. I read
that we will be going through narrower areas and some bird sanctuaries. I am looking forward to this.

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A woman doing something on the shore. The deeper we go the more frequently women wear those red scarves the same way as this one.

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The river is getting narrower and the palm trees are getting scarcer. I feel something in the scenery is going to change.

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The are also more boats like this one, carrying people and goods.

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Yes, I think this is it. The river definitely is narrower here, the area is flat, I think there will be lots of meandering on the way.
And I will show all about this on the next page

My life has always been about freedom and I shall continue to walk this path. Safe travels ! ........... Stan